Historical Research Essay
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Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
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Thesis - Topic is chosen that displays student interest and questions the event, important people in the event and what role the event plays in history.
No effective position or reasoning as to why this event has merit or why student chose the topic of study.
Thesis shows some aspects of the topic and reasons are given to the merit of the event and shows some knowledge of the event
Clear thesis addressing the topic and writer takes a position on the event and what role the event plays in history. Effective display of knowledge
A very well-developed topic that includes a clear position and highly effective display of knowledge
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Use of Facts and Evidence
Limited or no use of accurate facts and historical evidence to support thesis. Limited use of knowledge shown with artifacts, primary sources or secondary sources.
Some use of accurate facts and historical evidence to support thesis. Some understanding of knowledge shown with artifacts, primary sources or secondary sources but confused about cause and effect.
Strong use of facts and historical evidence ( primary sources & artifacts etc.) Shows some critical thinking and knowledge of topic
Very strong use of facts and historical evidence to support thesis topic. Consistent evidence is described using quotes, primary sources, integrating and summarizing use of artifacts. Good knowledge
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Research citations & format
Limited level of research in terms of number and variety of resources used. Plagiarized information Not the students own words.
Moderate level of research in terms of number and variety of resources used. Several references not cited. Some lifted resources with out using quotations or citing.
High level of research used with a variety of citations and few errors in quotation or citation use.
All ideas, facts and quotes from outside sources are cited properly and a bibliography is included using citation machine.
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Structure and Writing conventions
Less than # of required pages in 12-14 font typed paper or not Double spaced or no Headings per topic given. No Separate page for citations. Many errors - one - 2 criteria missing
Only 1 pages in 12-14 font typed paper or not Double spaced or no Headings per topic given. Separate page for citations .Many errors -
Only 2 pages in 12-14 font typed paper. Double spaced. Headings per topic given. Separate page for citations. Several errors -
At least 3 pages in 12-14 font typed paper. Double spaced. Headings per topic given. Separate page for citations. Few errors
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Presentation in class- photos extra...
1 poor presentation - no photos or art work included.
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4 - Well presented paper to our class - possible photos included
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